Only a few months remain before the UAE witnesses the annual ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon, the biggest marathon to be hosted in the Capital and organized by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council.
To prepare for the annual event happening on December 6, the organizers have spearheaded several free weekly training sessions around key locations in Abu Dhabi and Dubai until November 27 which will help all those planning to participate, especially for first-time runners.
Check the full schedules and locations at their official website at: https://www.adnocabudhabimarathon.com//training-support/
The race route for the second edition of the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon will start in front of the iconic ADNOC HQ and heads out along the Corniche. Runners will pass the Emirates Heritage Village – home to one of the tallest flagpoles in the world – before making their way around Marina Mall and through the Event Village located in the South Plaza of the ADNOC HQ Campus, making it more spectator-friendly and exciting for participants who will be cheered on by family and fans. Other route highlights include Qasr Al Hosn, one of Abu Dhabi’s oldest and most beautiful stone buildings and the new Corniche finish line.
The prize fund for the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon is one of the world’s largest and totals over $388,000, with male and female winners of the marathon taking home $100,000 each.
The 2019 ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon will take place on December 6, Friday, following the UAE’s 48th National Day celebrations. Registrations are open, and every participant will receive a free race shirt and medal.
